Lot 44
  • 44

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Estimate
3,200 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
  • Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher; and Jan Uytenbogaert; The Gold-Weigher (B., Holl. 266, 281; H. 111, 167; BB. 33-H, BB. 39-D)
  • Etching on paper
  • 164 by 138mm; 6 3/8 by 5½in
  • 246 by 205mm; 9 5/8 by 8 1/8 in
Etchings, circa 1633-1639, second (final) state, B. 266 with Watelet's reworking, on laid paper, B. 281 a very good impression with Captain Baillie's reworking, printed with burr, on japan paper

Condition

B. 266 with thread margins, slight paper discoloration and pale fox marks, lower left corner made up, with touches of pen and ink, a thin area at lower left corner (mainly visible verso) B. 281 with thread margins, some faint fox marks, some thin areas at corners and along left edge of sheet with associated minute tears, a repaired horizontal tear at left edge of sheet
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."